Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling model that will replace the ID.4 and ID.5. Both Electrek and Ars Technica report that the move combines VW's most popular nameplate with its mass-market EV platform, now updated as MEB+. The ID.4 and ID.5 have sold nearly a million units combined since 2021, but VW is now consolidating its electric crossover lineup under the Tiguan badge.
The ID. Tiguan offers two battery sizes—58 kWh and 77 kWh—with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options ranging from 140 kW to 220 kW. WLTP range is listed as up to 372 miles by Electrek and 373 miles by Ars Technica, a minor discrepancy. Both sources highlight a return to physical controls, traditional door handles, and a new "Pure Positive" design language. The interior includes a 15-inch center display, an optional 12-inch passenger screen, and a retro instrument mode featuring classic VW dials.
European pre-sales begin October 13, with a starting price of €42,695 in Germany—converted to roughly $47,800 by Electrek and $44,716 by Ars Technica. The vehicle launches in Europe in early 2027, after which it will replace the ID.4 in North America. VW has not yet announced US pricing or timing, and the two outlets agree on that uncertainty. The ID. Tiguan also adds vehicle-to-load capability and up to 4,400 lbs of towing capacity, positioning it as a more practical family EV than its predecessors.